Having established himself as an anti-hero by playing a diverse set of roles in TV productions like Mann Mayal and Mujhay Jeenay Doh, Gohar Rasheed is one of the more talented actors to have emerged in the new-age of cinema and TV. His upcoming role in Rangreza could be his finest. In the musical movie that is slated to release this December (21), he is essaying the role of Waseem, a dholak player whose intensity pierces through the screen. Reminding you that life is lived in shades of gray, the film’s trailer has earned Rasheed great reviews. Here the artist shares his views on the entertainment industry, film critics and his work.

 His vitals

Age: 32

Hometown: Lahore

Big Break: My debut film Seedlings aka Lamha

Crazy fact # 1: Hopeless romantic

Crazy fact # 2: Zero percent threshold for bullshit

What’s the meanest thing you’ve heard about yourself?

That I am cute

Thoughts on the entertainment industry

It’s going in the right direction

TV, Theatre or Films?

Theatre

Something you feel strongly about

Positive vibes

On Rangreza

Releasing on the 21st of December

On film critics

Not everyone can be one

The most embarrassing thing in your closet 

Nothing as such

On fame

Temporary

Best co-star to work with 

Most of them are great to work with. You should have asked me who’s the worst.